Samsung Has Already Found the Next Way to Unfold a Phone
Gizmodo • • technology
Key Points:
- Samsung is reportedly planning its largest foldable smartphone lineup ever for 2027, including refreshed versions of its Flip, Fold, Fold Ultra, and TriFold models under a "4+4" launch strategy.
- A new form factor called the "Galaxy Z Slide," featuring a rollable display, is expected to debut, potentially replacing the TriFold as the latest innovation in foldable phones.
- The "Z Slide" concept, involving a horizontally expanding screen similar to rollable TVs, has been in development for years, with Samsung trademarking the name in 2021 and showcasing prototypes at events like CES.
- Although earlier reports suggested a 2028 release, recent leaks indicate Samsung might launch the rollable "Z Slide" phone as part of its 2027 foldable lineup.
